NEWSLETTER
Luis Cessa will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds (10-15) when they visit starter Drew Rucinski and the Oakland Athletics (5-21) on Friday, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET.
Keep reading to find out how to watch the Cincinnati-Oakland matchup in the article below.
When is Reds vs. Athletics and when does it start?
This matchup between the Reds and Athletics will take place on Friday, April 28, 2023. You should expect the opening pitch at 9:40 PM ET.
Where to watch Reds vs. Athletics
The Reds and Athletics will take to the diamond at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for this matchup on April 28, and if you’d like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on NBCS-CA.
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Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have won 60% of the games this season when they were the moneyline favorite (3-2).
Cincinnati has hit the third-fewest home runs in MLB action this season (16).
The Reds’ .349 slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest average in baseball.
Cincinnati has a 5.02 team ERA that ranks 25th across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Reds average MLB’s third-worst WHIP (1.502).
Athletics Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Athletics have won five out of the 26 games, or 19.2%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Oakland ranks 14th in Major League Baseball with 29 home runs.
The Athletics rank 24th in the majors with a .369 team slugging percentage.
Oakland has pitched to an 8.01 ERA this season, which ranks 30th in baseball.
Athletics pitchers have a 1.767 WHIP this season, worst in the majors.
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Reds Starter Recent Performance: Luis Cessa
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Pirates | Apr. 22 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Phillies | Apr. 16 | 3.0 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| at Braves | Apr. 11 | 3.2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| vs. Cubs | Apr. 4 | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|
Reds Key Players to Watch
Cessa makes the start for the Reds, his fifth of the season. He is 0-3 with a 10.80 ERA and seven strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched.
In his most recent time out on Saturday, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving up two earned runs while surrendering six hits.
In four games this season, the 31-year-old has amassed a 10.80 ERA and 3.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .403 to opposing batters.
Jonathan India is batting .281 with one home run and 10 RBI for Cincinnati this season.
TJ Friedl is batting .298 this season with two home runs and 11 RBI.
Spencer Steer is slugging .416 this season, with a team-high two home runs. He’s also collected nine RBI.
Athletics Key Players to Watch
Rucinski has been named the starter for the Athletics and will make his first start this season.
The 34-year-old right-hander will make his season debut.
Brent Rooker paces the Athletics in home runs (seven) and runs batted in (18).
Shea Langeliers is batting .222 with two doubles, six home runs and six walks.
Esteury Ruiz paces the Athletics with a team-best batting average of .258.
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